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The Senate has said it can’t probe the allegation of sexual harassment leveled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduagha (PDP, Kogi Central) because there is no formal petition before it.

Speaking on ARISE TV on Monday, the Chairman Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South), said Akpabio can’t be probed by the Senate without a petition against him.

The Senate Spokesman said there was no formal petition from Senator Natasha before the Senate Committee on Ethics Privileges, and Public Petitions for investigation.

Senator Natasha had in an interview with Arise Television alleged that Akpabio made inappropriate advances towards her during a visit to his residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on December 8, 2023.

The Kogi Senator claimed that the Senate President held her hand, led her around his house, and made sexual advances towards her while her husband was trailing behind them.

She further alleged that Akpabio, a former governor of Akwa Ibom State, had on a separate occasion, asked her to make him happy if she wanted her motions to receive favourable consideration on the floor of the Senate.

The allegations came days after the Senate had unanimously voted to refer Senator Natasha to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, for disciplinary review, sequel to her standoff with Akpabio, over sitting arrangements in the chambers during plenary.

But Akpabio denied the allegations through his media consultant, Kenny Okulogbo. His wife, Ekaette Akpabio, also came out to defend her husband, saying the allegations were unfounded

The Senate spokesman said, “The Senate does not conduct its affairs based on what is trending on social media. There must be a formal petition or a matter raised before the Senate before any investigation can take place.”

“There is presently no formal matter before the Senate regarding these allegations. The only issue before the Senate is Senator Natasha’s non-compliance with the standing orders.”

On the controversy surrounding sitting arrangement, Senator Adaramodu said Senator Natasha must submit herself to the rules of the Senate.

Citing Order 6 of the Senate rules which mandates that the Senate President assigns seats to senators, Senator Adaramodu said,” all lawmakers are expected to speak from their designated seats, and any breach of this rule undermines order in the chamber.”

He equally dismissed the insinuation that the President of the Senate could intimidate his colleagues by denying them recognition, stressing that all senators are equal in the chambers.

https://dailytrust.com/natasha-why-we-are-yet-to-probe-akpabio-senate/

Natasha might be suspended if she continues in this manner.

She too like unnecessary clout chasing

Women have always use emotional blackmail and deception to ruin men.
From the biblical time this have been constantly happening.

If the accusations is true and akpabio is found guilty, his life politically get ruined.

If it is a false accusations nothing happens to Natasha, she will cry crocodile tears and beg for forgiveness.

Until we start having punishment for false accusations most women wont stop pulling this stunt whenever they have issues with men.

She just trying to use deception to get public sympathy after realizing she messed up.

Women are Act first and Think later when angry.

helinues:
Natasha might be suspended if she continues in this manner.

She too like unnecessary clout chasing

Sure. But sexual harassment nor be moimoi and Northern senators may explore this opening against Akpabio.

Like anything would come out of it

If this had happened in say US, then I would already be dancing around the political grave of Akpabs however it is easier for a camel to through a eye of a needle than for a strong politician or even any man in a position of authority in Nigeria, be it lecturer or even pastor, to be convicted and punished for rape talk less of sexual harassment in this country.

helinues:
Natasha might be suspended if she continues in this manner.

She too like unnecessary clout chasing

Suspend her and see how akpabio crash, why has he closed his wide mouth, I thought he likes talking rubbish, he should respond to her, you think she doesn't have proof to all this she has alleged.SP should refute the allegations against him,

The first allegation can't hold water, he held your hand while your husband was trailing behind..... In 2023..... You kept this to yourself.
The second one can hold air, let appreciate investigation be made, phone call conversations, text messages, chat etc.
The truth would be revealed but, Akpabio should step down or suspended including Natasha

Nothing to probe, Natacha present no evidence


Probably she's lieing

treatise:

Sure. But sexual harassment nor be moimoi and Northern senators may explore this opening against Akpabio.

Sexual harassment? Is Natasha having evidence for that?

Except if toasting a lady is now a sexual harassment

Oghene86:


Suspend her and see how akpabio crash, why has he closed his wide mouth, I thought he likes talking rubbish, he should respond to her, you think she doesn't have proof to all this she has alleged.SP should refute the allegations against him,

Una don start with una as usual empty noise bah

Can slaves question their master ?



None of you have the balls !

A formal petition may indeed be a procedural necessity, but the gravity of the allegation demands proactive institutional response rather than bureaucratic deflection.
The Senate, as a body entrusted with oversight, should not require excessive prompting to initiate due diligence on matters that threaten its integrity. If governance is truly about ability, then due process must not be selectively applied.

helinues:


Sexual harassment? Is Natasha having evidence for that?

Except if toasting a lady is now a sexual harassment

"make me happy and your motions would receive favourable attentions"

helinues:


Una don start with una as usual empty noise bah

So your own noise is full while others are empty, hypocrite

treatise:

"make me happy and your motions would receive favourable attention"

How is that a sexual harassment? Is Natasha expecting Monkeys to toast her?

The stereotyping men gets when it comes to this alleged sexual harassment is quite disheartening. Not saying Akpabio is guilty or not, if he’s found guilty then he should be made to pay for the crimes but if it’s later confirmed false then I believe she should also dance to the music she played…

You learn 1st learn the ropes before you pick a fight, naive moves like this one is a setback to women emancipation

as much as women are aspiring to take positions amongst men ... the givers will now be weary

Oghene86:


So your own noise is full while others are empty, hypocrite

We don't make noise we act instead. We have glaring evidence all over

helinues:


How is that a sexual harassment? Is Natasha expecting Monkeys to toast her?

A married woman?

Until when the he-goat impregnates a senator colleague that is when the Senate will start probing him, I believe.

I think Natasha should be caution. If she truly mean what she's saying about the Senate president, she should file a formal complain or she should shut up. The Senate is not a kindergarten play ground. Why always Natasha?

Juju jam Madness . He should face too, Akpabio should be suspended for sexual harassment

This woman is always making allegations of sexual harassment.

Who gets attracted to Ebira women anyway? Ebiras are extremely fetish. When I worked briefly at Okene, I couldn't date anyone. They scare me to death.

Oghene86:


Suspend her and see how akpabio crash, why has he closed his wide mouth, I thought he likes talking rubbish, he should respond to her, you think she doesn't have proof to all this she has alleged.SP should refute the allegations against him,

Akpabio can't crash.... Natasha will definitely be suspended and she will not return to the senate .... she just killed the little chance that bill on women having more seats in the Senate.... this shows women really don't grow , forget age ....

treatise:

A married woman?

So a married woman dont get toast by men?

Oghene86:


Suspend her and see how akpabio crash, why has he closed his wide mouth, I thought he likes talking rubbish, he should respond to her, you think she doesn't have proof to all this she has alleged.SP should refute the allegations against him,

Silence is the best way to treat idiots like Natasha and you too

helinues:
Natasha might be suspended if she continues in this manner.

She too like unnecessary clout chasing

ur papa na akpabio? How do u know natasha is the one lying. U be akpabio classmate? Are u that old and poor wen u are akpabio associate?